This standard is formulated according to the plan of the formulation and revision of technical standards of water resources and the requirements of SL 1-2002, Specification for the Drafting of Technical Standards of Water Resources.
This standard is composed of 9 chapters and 3 annexes. The main contents include the following:
- Conditions for setting surge chambers.
- Arrangement of surge chambers.
-Conventional surge chambers.
-Air cushion surge chambers.
-Design of surge chambers for water diversion projects.
-Structural design and detailing requirements.
-Model test, safety monitoring and operation management.